Ecologist

AECOM is actively seeking an energetic and enthusiastic biologist for immediate employment in Tampa, Florida to learn and work with a team of talented environmental professionals and apply their academic knowledge in the environmental field. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of biological and ecological systems specific to Florida and the southeastern United States. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects. The incumbent can look forward to supporting projects, such as wetland delineations and assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys and assessments, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and preparation of environmental permit applications and related documents. Position is assigned to the Tampa office and remote/hybrid work will be considered. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Perform assignments that require background in wildlife ecology and/or botany and ecological processes.Conduct field and office activitiesUse strong writing skills to prepare high-quality NEPA-related documents and other technical reportsConduct biological surveys/ protocol-level fieldwork as part of a team. Identify and record fauna and/or flora in field (terrestrial and coastal).Utilize electronic data collection methods and manage data, as needed.Support writing assignments including natural community evaluation reports, environmental permitting documents, botanical survey reports, wildlife assessment reports, environmental assessments, environmental impact reports and statements, biological assessments, mitigation plans, and/or monitoring reports, and/or sections thereof.Possess some knowledge of major state (e.g., FDEP) and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, NOAA Fisheries) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, ESA, CWA and CCA) as they relate to biological resource impactsWork under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team memberEnsure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.Bring flexibility to serve as a cross-disciplinary resource to best meet the needs of AECOM and its clientsOccasional travel may be required.